- Both University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and William & Mary (W & M) are public.
- UNCW is located in Wilmington, NC and W & M is located in Williamsburg, VA.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than UNCW ($22,985).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than UNCW (66.52%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than UNCW (1,300).
- UNCW is larger with 17,843 students than W & M (9,654 students).
University of North Carolina Wilmington View More Rivals | William & Mary View More Rivals | |
| #18 in North Carolina | Rankings | #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Wilmington, NC | Location | Williamsburg, VA |
UNCW| Known as | W & M | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,317 North Carolina residents $22,985 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state |
| $7,853 North Carolina residents $23,029 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state |
| $6,644 | Financial Aid | $18,578 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 66.52% | Acceptance Rate | 35.92% |
| 27.62% | Yield | 28.57% |
| 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,843 | Total Students | 9,654 |
| 14,294 | Undergraduate | 6,797 |
| 3,549 | Graduate | 2,857 |
| 4,619 | Online Enrollment | 1,042 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $46,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) $8,582 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 725 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 694 Full-time 166 Part-time |
| 2,133 Full-time 346 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time |
| $77,382 for Faculties $56,722 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time |